How many types of tuna can be used for sushi?

Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier
There are several types of tuna that can be used for sushi, depending on where in the world you work as a sushi chef. Some types of tuna are not available in Europe.

Bluefin tuna is one of the most sought-after types of tuna for sushi because of its flavorful meat and fine texture. It is usually divided into different grades based on fat content, with the fattest part known as otoro and the leaner part as chutoro.

Yellowfin tuna is another popular type of tuna for sushi. It has a slightly milder flavor than bluefin tuna, but still a bit fatty with a firm texture.

Bigeye tuna is similar to yellowfin tuna and is also often used in sushi. It has a rich flavor and a firm meaty texture, but with a little more fat.

Skipjack tuna is also known as bonito. It has a meatier and firmer texture, but tends to have less fat compared to other types of tuna.

These are just some of the types of tuna that are popular in sushi.

Read more about Sushi course for beginners

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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

What kind of tuna is the most eaten abroad?

Most people have the impression that the classic red tuna we know in Denmark is also the most popular fish abroad.

In countries like US and Japan there are many other types of tuna.

Most people in Denmark do not really know about the white tuna and called Yellowtail. It is fish that has at least as nice and delicate taste as the red tuna. In US and Japan many do prefer the white tuna. The white tuna has different flavors, shades and aromas which make it suitable for sushi and dishes where the red tuna does not fit properly.

At Sushi course for beginners you learn to make sushi with the most popular fish in Europe for sushi.

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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.